The Little Good Wolf

Presented by UWA Panto Society for Fringe World, The Little Good Wolf is a sweet and funny little production with a lovely message.

While not a pantomime, this little play has quite a bit of audience interaction, and while firmly aimed at Primary School aged little people, there are some lovely jokes aimed at their grown-up companions. This is also one of the shortest shows around, so great for littlies with short attention spans – running at just 30 minutes.

It’s the story of a little wolf who tries to right the wrongs committed by his father, by being good at being good

 Little Good Wolf or Wolfie is beautifully played by Ruhama Rowe, and joined by a collection of very familiar characters including Big Bad Wolf (a repentant Nigel Goodwin), Little Red Riding Hood, Grandma and the Woodsman (lovely characterisations from Isabella Alexander, Noemi Finaldi and Liz Ham), a trio of very different Little Pigs (Clare Boon, Axel Bebbington and Axell Pyvis) and The Boy Who Cried Wolf (a philosophical Ben Quick). Authoritive voice over is provided by Cat Broom.

Although the small stage is a little cramped at times, the intimate space works well, and a clever set design from Liz Ham serves the show well. Character costumes, designed by Claire Boon are sweet and makeup by Isabella Alexander is great, especially the wolf faces.

An uplifting family show that teaches a great lesson about belief in self and individual talent, The Little Good Wolf is a great choice for little people.

Kimberley Shaw